Laoshan – Merino & Cotton 4 Ply Yarn

Laoshan is a versatile 4 ply yarn combining the softness and elasticity of superwash merino with the fresh, breathable qualities of cotton. With a balanced blend of 50% merino and 50% cotton, it offers a lovely option for projects that benefit from a lighter feel and a smooth, comfortable fabric.

At 400 metres per 100g skein, Laoshan is well suited to shawls, lightweight sweaters, cardigans, tops and other garments for year-round wear. The cotton adds a crisp handle and helps create a fabric with less elasticity than a pure merino yarn, while the merino contributes softness and some natural stretch.

As a hand-dyed yarn, Laoshan takes colour in its own way, with the cotton and merino fibres absorbing dye differently. This can create subtle variations and added depth in the finished colourway.

Yarn Information

• Weight: 4 ply / Fingering

• Length: 400 metres per 100g skein

• Composition: 50% superwash merino, 50% cotton

• Recommended knitting needles: 2.25–3.5 mm

• Recommended crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

• Typical gauge: 27–32 stitches per 10 cm in stocking stitch, depending on needle size and project

Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool water with a suitable wool wash. Do not wring or agitate. Gently squeeze out excess water and dry flat, reshaping while damp. Although the merino component is superwash, the cotton blend may affect the finished fabric's shape and drape, so careful washing is recommended.

Please Note

Gauge and needle or hook recommendations are a guide only. Always work a tension swatch before starting your project, as the cotton and merino blend will behave differently from a pure wool yarn. As with all hand-dyed yarns, slight variations between skeins are part of the character of the dyeing process.